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About This Manual

This manual describes the NetStacker II dual speed stackable hubs. The manual focuses on the following two models:

12-port 10/100Mbps managed stackable hub

24-port 10/100Mbps managed stackable hub

Unless otherwise noted, all information provided in this manual is applicable to both units.

Chapter Contents

This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices:

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the NetStacker II dual speed stackable hubs and their features

Chapter 2, “Installation,” describes the components and explains how to install, mount, and apply power to the NetStacker II dual speed stackable hubs

Chapter 3, “LED Indicators,” describes how to interpret the LEDs on the NetStacker II dual speed stackable hubs

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” explains how to solve problems by monitoring the LEDs on the NetStacker II dual speed stackable hubs

Appendix B, “Specifications,” describes the NetStacker II dual speed stackable hubs’ technical specifications

Appendix C, “Technical Support” explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support

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Contents User’s Manual Copyright Notice Trademarks Table of Contents SHBBook Page ii Wednesday, March 3, 1999 803 PM About This Manual Chapter ContentsDocument Conventions Important Safety InstructionsAbout This Manual SHBBook Page vi Wednesday, March 3, 1999 803 PM NetStacker II Hubs Package ContentsIntroduction Introduction Both models accept optional slide-in fiber optic module Performance FeaturesSHBBook Page 4 Wednesday, March 3, 1999 803 PM Front Panels of the 12 Port and 24 Port Hubs InstallationComponents LED Indicators Rear panels of the 12 port and 24 port hubs both display Rear Panels of the 12 Port and 24 Port HubsVoltage Requirements Cabling and Voltage RequirementsCabling Requirements Hub Location Placement and MountingDesktop Mounting Rack MountingConnecting Workstations or Servers Connecting Network DevicesConnecting cable to a NIC Connecting to Another HubInstallation Connecting Cable Uplink Button Straight through cable Stacking Cables Stacking Hubs11 MII Module Slot on rear panel Adding Fiber Optic Connectivity via MIIPowering on the Hub 12 port hub LEDs LED IndicatorsCollision Indicator LEDs Power LEDHub ID Number LEDs Port Link Activity Indicator LEDs10Mbps Link Activity LEDs 100Mbps Link Activity LEDsSHBBook Page 4 Wednesday, March 3, 1999 803 PM Problem Indication Action TroubleshootingA-2 NetStacker II Hub Specifications SpecificationsB-2 Contacting Technical Support Technical SupportSHBBook Page 2 Wednesday, March 3, 1999 803 PM SHBBook Page 1 Wednesday, March 3, 1999 803 PM Asanté TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 821 FOX LANE, SAN JOSE, CA